Americas Lake Tahoe

IW&FS Wine, Flavor and Fire Dinner

Theme IW&FS Wine, Flavor and Fire Dinner
Venue Home of Sara and Leonard Lafrance
Location Galena NV
Date Sep 09, 2025
Time 5
Host Sara and Leonard Lafrance
Chef Round a bout Catering
Wine Selection Sudsy Torbeck
The International Wine & Food Society shared a night of Spanish enhancement, a journey through the flavors, aromas and traditions of one of the world's most celebrated culinary landscapes. Set against a beautiful Golf Course setting this dinner took place in Galena NV between Beautiful Lake Tahoe and Reno NV. at the home of the Lafrances.  Members surrendered to the fiery romance of Spanish guitar provided by Lcas Aizu of The Reno Philharmonic.  
 
Spanish Cava and Albarino, with a 2013 Cecilio was set aside for the hors d'oeuvre and the Fragos do Lecer Godella, 2011 R. Lopez de Herdia Rioja found themselves paired with the main course and a wonderful  Alvear Pedro Ximenez Sherry was shared with dessert. 
 
 
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hors d'oeuvre

- Manchego & Apricots with Almonds and Chive

- Tomato Toast, Jamon Iberico

- Potato Torta, Smoked Paprika Herb Cheese

 

Custom Spanish Style Dinner 

 

- Grilled Shrimp, Papas Bravas, Herb Coulee, Parsley,

Lemon

 

Second Course

- Basque Chicken, Chorizo, Saffron Pea Rice, Tomato

Sauce and Olives

Third

 

- Individual Scoop of Vanilla Icecream

 

- Family Style Chocolate & Churro's- Thick Hot Chocolate,

Cinnamon Churro